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recertification requirements
Effective January 1, 2011 all recertification’s MUST use this version. This recertification option is based on 100 hours of continuing education/training and six professional contributions. This is available to anyone who is scheduled to recertify in 2010 or beyond who has not already submitted their recertification documentation.
This option is valid until Dec. 31, 2010. This recertification option is based on 500 points, of which the applicant must attain a minimum of 100 points in each of the three groups --Education & Instruction; Participation; and Service & Leadership -- with the remaining 200 points in any category of any group unless otherwise specified.
recertification PROCESS
Certification is effective for a period of five years. In order to recertify, candidates must meet and submit recertification requirements prior to December 31 of the fifth year of previous certification/recertification. (i.e., if certified 9/03, recertification must be accomplished prior to 12/31/08). Recertification expires for those who fail to recertify every five years as required.
All current CEM®s who wish to maintain their CEM® designation must recertify at five-year intervals by submitting documentation that demonstrates continuing education and contributions in three major groups:
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Education & Training;
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Participation; and
- Service & Leadership.
Recertification/maintenance fee is $200.
LAPSED RE-CERTIFICATION POLICY
(adopted 02/09/07)
Certified Emergency Managers® must maintain the CEM® credential every five years. Multiple deadline reminders are sent from IAEM Headquarters electronically and via U.S. Postal Service.
Following expiration, former CEM®s will receive a registered letter stating their certification has expired, and they must cease-and-desist use of the credential (but they are invited to reapply at any time).
Up to a one-year grace period may be allowed under extenuating circumstances such as a major disaster, granted at the discretion of the Commission Chair. Both the request, and the submission of materials, must occur within the 12 months of expiration and under exceptional circumstances. A $100 late fee will be assessed.
If previously-certified professionals let their CEM® lapse beyond the 12-month grace period, they must begin the certification process again, sending in a new application package and full fees. Their certification cycle then “re-sets” based on the new application.
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